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Mount Coot-tha, Botanic Gardens & XXXX Brewery Tasting Tour

Sweep up to Brisbane's iconic summit lookout for panoramic city-and-bay views, wander the exquisite Botanic Gardens, then sink a cold craft beer at Queensland's legendary XXXX Brewery — the ultimate Brisbane afternoon in one curated arc.

What to expect

Your air-conditioned minibus climbs to the Mount Coot-tha Summit Lookout, where a 270° panorama takes in the CBD skyline, Moreton Bay, and the hinterland ranges on a clear day. A leisurely stroll through the lush 52-hectare Botanic Gardens follows, past Japanese gardens and rare tropical specimens. The afternoon culminates at the heritage-listed XXXX Brewery in Milton — Queensland's oldest and most beloved brewery — with a behind-the-scenes tour and a generous tasting paddle.

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Urban Tours Brisbane (official)
From AUD 120 per person (small-group guided tour); XXXX Brewery Tour separately from AUD 39 via xxxx.com.au
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Good to know

Urban Tours Brisbane departs from central Brisbane, a short taxi from Portside Wharf. The XXXX Brewery tour runs at set times — book directly at xxxx.com.au for guaranteed spots. Allow 5 hours total; comfortably within most all-aboard windows.

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